Whether you are early in your career, a mid-level professional, or a seasoned executive, Willamette University has a program that will not only meet your needs, but challenge, motivate and inspire you. The distinctive learning experience at Willamette is recognized for the excellence of its academic programs, the quality of its students, the dedication of its faculty and the success of its alumni.

Empower yourself, your career or your organization at Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management. It is a place where students, teachers and executives come together to share experiences, examine current business issues and develop innovative and creative thinking.

As a national leader in experiential education, the Willamette MBA for early career and career change students is designed to prepare people for their first professional position, career change or advancement in business, government and not-for-profit organizations.

In just 21 months, Willamette MBA students learn the principles of management, refine their career interests, develop one or more career areas of interest, and build the portfolio of experience needed in a competitive global economy.

The Executive Development Center offers integrated, innovative and transformative programs to managers across sectors. EDC programs are delivered on-site for clients, through open enrollment programs on Willamette's two campuses or virtually. Explore current program offerings and learn more about how the EDC can impact business, government or not-for-profit organizations.